Bangladesh express train
Rangpur Express (Train no. 771-772) is a Intercity train in Bangladesh which runs between Rangpur and Dhaka under Bangladesh Railway. The train was launched in 2011. It is one of the fastest and most luxurious trains in Bangladesh. The train does not operate on Sundays(772) and Mondays(771).
The Rangpur Express (772) operates in the night, departing from Rangpur in the night and arriving in Dhaka in the morning and The Rangpur Express (771) operates in the daytime, departing from Dhaka in the morning and arriving in Rangpur in the evening.
Train schedule
Departure from Rangpur: 20:00 • Arrival to Dhaka: 06:05 • Day off: Sunday
Departure from Dhaka: 09:00 • Arrival to Rangpur: 19:00 • Day off: Monday
History
On March 27, during Rangpur visit of the then Communications Minister Abul Hossain promised to start a new train between Dhaka and Rangpur. According to that announcement, Rangpur Express was launched on 21 August 2011.[2]
Route(s)
SMS Tracking code
Real time train location can be tracked through this SMS
- TR 772 SEND to 16318
- TR 771 SEND to 16318.
See also
References